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Wrap dispensing apparatus

US7437863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 2, 2005
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 2, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B67/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wrap dispensing apparatus for wrapping an article with wrapping material includes a base; a hub assembly; a threaded spindle mounted to the base and the hub assembly, and a brake assembly to control the movement of the threaded spindle. The threaded spindle supports a roll of material between the base and the hub assembly. Further included is a steering arm that is attached to the base and the hub assembly and spaced from the threaded spindle. The base has wheels for omni-directional movement along a horizontal surface.

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